Are you an instructor? This article is a must read.

The problems aroused during any immersion (open water or not) are not always easy to identify. Being an instructor is a huge responsibility, sometimes, the public do not comprehend the complexity of this sport.

It’s imperative that everyone should be checked by a physician prior to starting a diving course, the physical exam especially should look for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and precautions should be taken for those suffering from hypertension.

The following article was written by:
Steve Weinman

Steve has been a scuba diver for 30 years and became editor of Diver magazine in 1996, following 10 years with BBC World Service and the 10 before that in-motoring journalism.

Divernet: Diving instructor cleared in ‘safety-stop’ death case.

Check the article here: 👇
https://divernet.com/scuba-diving/diving-instructor-cleared-in-safety-stop-death-case/